180 Daycare Centers in Lincoln, Nebraska
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Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lincoln
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1The Pines Day School4.79 score5(19)
8410 Executive Woods Dr, Lincoln, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
The Pines Day School receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the experienced, caring teachers and welcoming environment. Parents consistently report their children are academically prepared for kindergarten while enjoying a balanced mix of learning and play, with many children continuing to speak fondly of their experience years later.
Experienced and caring teacherssafe and welcoming environmentacademic and social-emotional growthkindergarten readiness - 2Knowledge Beginnings4.72 score4.9(20)
6700 South 32nd St, Lincoln, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 170 children
Knowledge Beginnings is highly regarded by parents for its caring staff, strong curriculum, and excellent communication. Children show significant academic and developmental progress, and parents consistently report feeling confident in the quality of care. The center fosters a family-like community atmosphere with engaging activities and special events.
Experienced and caring staffstrong academic curriculumexcellent parent communication via app and daily updateseducational field trips and activities - 3Fingerprints Child Development Center4.72 score4.9(20)
7800 Holdrege St, Lincoln, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 141 children
Parents consistently praise Fingerprints Child Development Center for its nurturing staff, strong communication, and educational environment. All reviewers rate the facility 5/5 stars, highlighting long-term satisfaction with staff consistency, cleanliness, and structured learning activities. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and recommend the center highly.
Staff warmth and attentivenessStep 5 quality ratinglow staff turnoverdaily communication app with photos and updates - 4Inspiring Minds Preschool & Childcare4.7 score4.9(17)
7211 Plaza Ct., Lincoln, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 123 children
Inspiring Minds Preschool & Childcare in Lincoln receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All reviewers praise the caring, attentive staff, strong communication through apps and photos, and educational activities. Parents highlight their children's happiness, growth, and smooth transitions across age groups from infant to school-age.
Caring and attentive staffstrong communication via app updates and photosfamily-oriented activities and eventssmooth transitions between age groups - 5True Knowledge Preschool4.67 score5(10)
5445 Red Rock Lane, Lincoln, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 12 children
True Knowledge Preschool receives unanimous five-star reviews from parents who consistently praise teacher Miss McKenzie's individual attention, patience, and teaching ability. Parents report their children look forward to attending, develop strong friendships, acquire significant academic knowledge including reading skills, and arrive well-prepared for kindergarten.
Individual attention to each childsmall class sizessocial interaction opportunitiespatient and caring teacher - 6Little Learners Preschool And Academy4.64 score5(9)
5521 Shady Creek Court, Lincoln, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children
Little Learners Preschool and Academy in Lincoln, Nebraska receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring staff, flexible scheduling options (part-time and drop-in care), and high-quality education. Parents highlight low staff turnover, affordable pricing, strong communication, and a nurturing Christian environment where children thrive academically and emotionally.
Flexible scheduling (part-time and drop-in options)low staff turnover with experienced long-term teachersaffordable tuitioncaring and communicative staff - 7North American Martyrs Ext. Care4.64 score4.8(20)
1101 Isaac Dr, Lincoln, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 125 children
Reviews praise North American Martyrs as a welcoming Catholic church community with excellent facilities and programming. Parents highlight the friendly staff, beautiful architecture, and inclusive atmosphere. Note: Most reviews reference the church itself rather than the extended care/daycare program specifically.
welcoming communitynice staffbeautiful buildingreligious instruction - 8Kids First INC4.61 score4.8(16)
6024 L St, Lincoln, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children
Kids First Inc in Lincoln receives universal 5/5 star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, kind staff and safe, nurturing environment. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with strong educational programming and relationship-building focus. Families describe feeling part of a supportive community where children are genuinely loved and well-cared for.
Caring and kind staffsafe environmentchild development and learning (academicssocial skills - 9Nature Center Preschool4.56 score4.7(20)
3201 S Coddington, Lincoln, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 35 children
Nature Center Preschool is highly rated as a beautiful park and nature preserve with well-maintained trails, diverse habitats, and family-friendly attractions including bison, live and stuffed animals, playgrounds, and scenic walking paths. Visitors consistently praise the peaceful setting, cleanliness, and variety of activities for children and families. The facility offers educational opportunities through nature centers and outdoor recreation in a safe, fenced environment.
Well-maintained trailsdiverse habitats (forestwetlandgrassland) - 10Brandy'S Bunch Early Learning Center4.56 score4.7(20)
1111 Old Cheney Rd, Lincoln, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 95 children
These reviews appear to be for Christ Place Church rather than Brandy's Bunch Early Learning Center. Reviews praise the church's worship services, pastoral staff, and children's programs. Parents highlight the welcoming atmosphere, quality of sermons, and community environment.
Warm and friendly staffengaging children's programs and Sunday schoolenergetic worship servicesskilled pastoral leadership
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Highest rated daycares in Lincoln based on parent reviews
The Pines Day School
8410 Executive Woods Dr, Lincoln, NE
The Pines Day School receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the experienced, caring teachers and welcoming environment. Parents consistently report their children are academically prepared for kindergarten while enjoying a balanced mix of learning and play, with many children continuing to speak fondly of their experience years later.
Knowledge Beginnings
6700 South 32nd St, Lincoln, NE
Knowledge Beginnings is highly regarded by parents for its caring staff, strong curriculum, and excellent communication. Children show significant academic and developmental progress, and parents consistently report feeling confident in the quality of care. The center fosters a family-like community atmosphere with engaging activities and special events.
Fingerprints Child Development Center
7800 Holdrege St, Lincoln, NE
Parents consistently praise Fingerprints Child Development Center for its nurturing staff, strong communication, and educational environment. All reviewers rate the facility 5/5 stars, highlighting long-term satisfaction with staff consistency, cleanliness, and structured learning activities. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and recommend the center highly.
Inspiring Minds Preschool & Childcare
7211 Plaza Ct., Lincoln, NE
Inspiring Minds Preschool & Childcare in Lincoln receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All reviewers praise the caring, attentive staff, strong communication through apps and photos, and educational activities. Parents highlight their children's happiness, growth, and smooth transitions across age groups from infant to school-age.
True Knowledge Preschool
5445 Red Rock Lane, Lincoln, NE
True Knowledge Preschool receives unanimous five-star reviews from parents who consistently praise teacher Miss McKenzie's individual attention, patience, and teaching ability. Parents report their children look forward to attending, develop strong friendships, acquire significant academic knowledge including reading skills, and arrive well-prepared for kindergarten.
Little Learners Preschool And Academy
5521 Shady Creek Court, Lincoln, NE
Little Learners Preschool and Academy in Lincoln, Nebraska receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring staff, flexible scheduling options (part-time and drop-in care), and high-quality education. Parents highlight low staff turnover, affordable pricing, strong communication, and a nurturing Christian environment where children thrive academically and emotionally.
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Daycare Centers in Lincoln, Nebraska
There are 180 daycare centers in Lincoln, Nebraska. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Lincoln, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Daycare Centers in Lincoln
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- Address
- 4900 South 52nd Street, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 434-9262
Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center on West A Street in Lincoln for its caring, attentive staff and strong communication through their secure app. Families report their children are happy, safe, and learning well, with staff handling transitions and behavioral challenges effectively. The facility maintains high cleanliness and security standards while supporting individual child needs like potty training and speech development.
- Address
- 1460 West A Street, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 477-2700
- Address
- 4710 North 72nd Street, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 471-3700
- Address
- 5201 Old Cheney Rd, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 420-7111
Academic Advantage Child Development Center in Lincoln, Nebraska receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with staff praised for genuine care, educational curriculum, and low teacher turnover. However, one parent reported serious safety concerns regarding inadequate supervision and incidents of children being bitten in the infant/toddler rooms.
- Address
- 8215 Northwoods Drive, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 465-4769
- Address
- 721 Cottonwood Drive, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 434-9262
- Address
- 2541 North 11th Street, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 470-0257
- Address
- 300 South 48th Street, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 436-1308
- Address
- 5801 North 33rd St, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 436-1379
- Address
- 2635 North 63rd St, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 436-1349
- Address
- 540 North 31st Street, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 476-1783
- Address
- 2200 Pine Lake Road, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 419-8706
- Address
- 225 South 25th Street, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 436-1564
- Address
- 7901 Blanchard Blvd., Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (531) 289-7864
- Address
- 9101 South 78th St, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 488-1313
Parents unanimously praise this KinderCare location on Pioneers in Lincoln for exceptional care, experienced staff, and strong communication. Children show enthusiasm about attending, and parents appreciate the educational curriculum, daily photo updates via app, and genuine relationships between staff and children. Multiple parents highlighted Director Julie and specific teachers as caring and professional.
- Address
- 5601 Pioneers Blvd, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 489-9075
- Address
- 3245 South 37th St, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 488-3364
- Address
- 7301 North 13th Street, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 323-6433
- Address
- 2323 S Coddington, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 475-0805
- Address
- 300 Capitol Beach Blvd, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 475-0805
- Address
- 4142 N 61st Street, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 466-2752
- Address
- 6300 A Street, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (206) 450-9861
- Address
- 820 Goodhue Blvd, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 436-1150
Academic Advantage Child Development receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, strong curriculum, and child development outcomes. However, one parent raised serious safety concerns regarding infant and toddler supervision, citing incidents of biting and inadequate staff responsiveness.
- Address
- 7301 S 15th St, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 421-7301
- Address
- 4500 Duxhall Drive, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 421-6299
- Address
- 14332 O St, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 488-0012
- Address
- 6955 Old Cheney, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 423-5037
- Address
- 3720 Nw 46th Street, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 441-7876
- Address
- 35th & Fair Unl East Campus, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 472-1675
- Address
- 3100 Plymouth Avenue, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 441-7949
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